heightism
Bias against short
Heightism is prejudice or discrimination based on a person's height, typically against those who are shorter than average.
The term parallels racism and sexism, framing height-based bias as a form of bigotry: Heightism in dating is rarely acknowledged.
Studies suggest shorter men face disadvantages in hiring and earnings, though the concept remains less recognized than other forms of discrimination.
Vertical measurement upward
- shortnessLack of length
- statureHeight or prestige
- inchesSmall length units
- centimetersMetric length units
petite · towering · diminutive · lanky · vertically challenged · growth · tall · short
Lack of length
- tallnessVertical measurement upward
- inequalityUnequal distribution of resources
- bigotryIntolerance toward differing views
- prejudicePreformed unfavorable opinion
bias · intolerance · exclusion · unfairness · stigma · marginalization · wage gap · glass ceiling
Unproven things taken as true
- generalizationsBroad conclusions from specifics
- misconceptionsIncorrect assumptions held true
- mythsTraditional untrue narratives
- clichésOverused expressions lacking originality
typecasting · labeling · pigeonholing · Napoleon complex · short man syndrome · infantilization · emasculation · overcompensation
Relational patterns of influence
- respectRegard with honor
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- statusOne's relative position
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
intimidation · perception · dating · attraction · confidence · assertiveness · first impressions · social hierarchy
tallness
Vertical measurement upward
centimeters · petite · towering · diminutive · lanky · vertically challenged · growth · tall · short · proportions
shortness
Lack of length
- tallnessVertical measurement upward
- inequalityUnequal distribution of resources
- bigotryIntolerance toward differing views
prejudice · bias · intolerance · exclusion · unfairness · stigma · marginalization · wage gap · glass ceiling · body shaming
assumptions
Unproven things taken as true
- generalizationsBroad conclusions from specifics
- misconceptionsIncorrect assumptions held true
- mythsTraditional untrue narratives
clichés · typecasting · labeling · pigeonholing · Napoleon complex · short man syndrome · infantilization · emasculation · overcompensation
power dynamics
Relational patterns of influence
dominance · intimidation · perception · dating · attraction · confidence · assertiveness · first impressions · social hierarchy · credibility
- discriminationracism, systemic discrimination, Jim Crow laws, sexism, racial harassment
- biasprejudice, racism, bigotry, sexism, ageism
high, height, upright, higher, highest, heights, heighten, heightened, heightening